Tool box wax

[russlaferrera]

I went to Northern Tool on Labor Day checking out the sales. As I was walking down one of the isles I seen a container "Tool Box Wax" After all these months of BS-ing everyone an waxing their tool boxes and tools, there is a product out there.

I guess it's true "If you tell a lie long enough it becomes true" Now I wonder if someone will come up with an AM/FM toaster?

 

[dxdexter]

I guess it's true "If you tell a lie long enough it becomes true" Now I wonder if someone will come up with an AM/FM toaster?

Ask and you shall receive.

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

Something else that helps:


http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=32

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

only a NERD waxes his toolbox

 

[krusty the clown]

only a NERD waxes his toolbox

then i know a lot of nerds.........

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

the only tool box waxers I have ever witnessed were newbie tech school grads with a shiny new toy
people don't wax their cars , why wax shop equipment ?

 

[mikester]

I use Mothers instant detail every now and then. Keeps the box nice.

 

[chad s]

When I wipe down my box every few weeks (after brushing off all of the bondo dust!), I wipe it down with WD-40. It cleans the red paint and stainless top well, and I guess adds a bit of protection, and doesn't stay tacky.

 

[danc333]

You're not suppose to wax your tool box?

I find it odd that you wouldn't want to take exceptional care of some thing that costs as much a some of them do. I've seen tool boxes that cost more than nice new cars. I only have a Craftsman set worth a couple hundred and I've waxed it. It only takes a few minutes. Ans looks great too

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

wd 40 turns the rag red

 

[chad s]

wd 40 turns the rag red

I havnt had that issue, but I also dont scrub, I just do a quick wipe down, and dont use a lot of wd40.

 

[Sunrise]

to be honest, i waxed KRL tool cart. i used car wax, and it feels soooo nice

after dust sitting there, just blow it away.

 

[ImportTuner]

I don't wax my tool boxes, but I do occassionally (couple time in a year) wipe them down with Meguiars Ultimate Detailer ...

 

[Elroy]

to be honest.................it feels soooo nice

Please control yourself

Elroy would hate to get the moderators involved here

 

[nissan_crawler]

only a NERD waxes his toolbox

Quite a few mechanics at work do. Well, the ones that want to look professional, anyway.

the only tool box waxers I have ever witnessed were newbie tech school grads with a shiny new toy
people don't wax their cars , why wax shop equipment ?

So you look like a professional mechanic that cares care of things, rather than some backyard hack with a ratty *** toolbox. I've had customers comment on how good my 6 year old Craftsman looks, then turn around and make comments on how horrible a 2 year old Snap-On looks, and how that mechanic must not take care of his stuff.

If you rolled up to my vehicle with a ragged out toolbox, I would tell you you could roll it right back where it came from. If you can't take care of the equipment that earns your bread and butter, then why in the hell would I trust you to take care of my car?

I use mother's carnauba wax on mine.

It also makes getting dust, grease, paint overspray, and anything else that comes along much easier to get off.

 

[billymade]

Nissan, did you end up getting that Mac box?
We have all it seems made fun of the Craftsman AXS boxes; well, for the person who buys one of those, they sell a wax kit to keep it shiny!

Craftsman 4 oz. Wax & Cloth
Sears item# 00995445000 Mfr. model# 95445
Quote: "This wax finish from Craftsman coats and protects your AXS unit, keeping it safe from dust, dirt, sawdust, etc. Includes a microfiber cloth for application."

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00995445000P?vName=Tools

 

[nissan_crawler]

Not yet, I probably will, but it's going to be staying at home if I do. I like my Craftsman better, so it will stay at work.

 

[ossaguy]

I guess I'm a nerd then.....At least once a month,I wax my SO boxes on my lunch break,using McGuiers cleaner wax,then the other days I'll give it a quick wipedown with a spray of the quick detailer wax-spray.Always use 100 percent cottom soft rags,tonly takes a couple of minutes on my own time to keep them looking brand new,even after all of these years.I've invested so much $$$ into my setup,I always want it to look it's best.

Scratches are always kept touched up,and the slides are cleaned and lubed about every 3 months.

I have over 40 drawers,and none have junk or clutter in them.I fabricate special holders to make everythings super fast to grab,then put back.It's fun for me to come up with a better way to organize a drawer,worhing on one at a time,so it doesn't seem so overwhelming.

I keep my work stall really clean and uncluttered too,as I like to make a good,professional impression with my steady customers,and new ones that peek into the shop.It also makes me faster.The bosses I've had over the years have always complimented me on keeping things up so good.

 

[billymade]

Uh, how about some pics of your setup and explanation of your "organizing" concepts that you have found that worked for you? Would be interested in seeing your "workstation"!

 

[ossaguy]

Uh, how about some pics of your setup and explanation of your "organizing" concepts that you have found that worked for you? Would be interested in seeing your "workstation"!

I will be sure to,as soon as I get a digital camera.Hopefully when the season slows down.I've made some pretty neat,time saving special tools for working on small engines,that I'd like to pass on if there are any other small engine-outdoor power equip.techs here,as it might be helpful.

 

[chammyman]

I used to wipe my box down everyday as where I worked some idiot always got diesel, oil or some other **** all over them.

They got a good waxing every month or so anyway.

 

[eschoendorff]

I'm just surprised that no one here swears by using Zaino on their toolbox... seriously, the Zaino is make for guys like Merkava.

http://www.zainostore.com/

 

[Detroit Diesel Man]

I leave my greasy oily fingerprints on mine to protect it.
Seriously..I wipe mine down with a basic soap mix to get the prints off and thats only when its really slow at work.


DDM

 

[dps]

I guess I'm a nerd then.....At least once a month,I wax my SO boxes on my lunch break,using McGuiers cleaner wax,...

You might want to consider switching to a non-cleaning wax. The "cleaning" part of a cleaner-wax is a fine abrasive that will eventually wear through the paint when applied that often. You can get some idea of this if you use white applicators.

...and yes, we'd love to see pics of your layouts!

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

I leave my greasy oily fingerprints on mine to protect it.
Seriously..I wipe mine down with a basic soap mix to get the prints off and thats only when its really slow at work.


DDM

Makes it easier to find if the fingerprints match the owner, LOL.

 

[Merkava_4]

Please control yourself

Elroy would hate to get the moderators involved here

LOL!!!

I use KIT car paste wax.

 

[cb450r]

I'm just surprised that no one here swears by using Zaino on their toolbox... seriously, the Zaino is make for guys like Merkava.

http://www.zainostore.com/

I will then, Zaino is the best!!!! I have been using Zaino since 99 and I have no complaints

 

[toolfreak]

Quite a few mechanics at work do. Well, the ones that want to look professional, anyway.



So you look like a professional mechanic that cares care of things, rather than some backyard hack with a ratty *** toolbox. I've had customers comment on how good my 6 year old Craftsman looks, then turn around and make comments on how horrible a 2 year old Snap-On looks, and how that mechanic must not take care of his stuff.

If you rolled up to my vehicle with a ragged out toolbox, I would tell you you could roll it right back where it came from. If you can't take care of the equipment that earns your bread and butter, then why in the hell would I trust you to take care of my car?

I agree with you, if a tech don't take care of his tools that make him a living why would he care about doing a good job on whatever he is working. I have alot of money in tools and I take very good care of them and my toolboxes.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

When I wipe down my box every few weeks (after brushing off all of the bondo dust!), I wipe it down with WD-40. It cleans the red paint and stainless top well, and I guess adds a bit of protection, and doesn't stay tacky.

Same as what i do. Mostly i just wipe off the marks from my greasy paws when i'm working. Then once a month or so a quick shot of WD-40 and wipe it off keeps it shiny and clean.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

So you look like a professional mechanic that cares care of things, rather than some backyard hack with a ratty *** toolbox. I've had customers comment on how good my 6 year old Craftsman looks, then turn around and make comments on how horrible a 2 year old Snap-On looks, and how that mechanic must not take care of his stuff.

If you rolled up to my vehicle with a ragged out toolbox, I would tell you you could roll it right back where it came from. If you can't take care of the equipment that earns your bread and butter, then why in the hell would I trust you to take care of my car?

Well said.

I like to keep everything in my toolbox clean and organised. I don't abuse tools, rarely do i leave tools dirty or out of their places overnight. If i do, it's because i've left late and will be carrying on the job first thing in the morning. If everything's organised, i know where it is. I look after my tools and they look after me. I've always stuck to that and its always held true.

I have customers/friends/colleagues comment on how clean and tidy everything is, and how i must take great pride and care in my tools. They're right. I've had customers tell me that when they returned to collect their car and they saw me cleaning each tool and putting it back in its place, they knew their car would be treated the same way. If i break something intentionally, it's out of pure neccessity. It is rare, but sometimes unavoidable. (although i'm struggling to find an example)

If i took my car to a workshop to have something done, and the tech had a battered unclean box and all his tools looked abused, my car would be out that place so fast the draft would knock him over.

 

[Frank Elson]

agree with everything you say above Moose.
I'm not a professional but, I guess semi-pro in so far as I know about my type of vehicle.

But it's more than that. It's having a pride in doing a job properly, and cleaning up and tidying at the end are just all part of it.

Plus, like you say, knowing where everything is.

friend of mine. His son says "Where's the 13 mil spanner?"
Dad, "if it's not between the 12 and the 14 who had it last?"
Son, "I did, but I don't know where I put it."

proves the point I think.

 

[WSMC633]

Well said.

I like to keep everything in my toolbox clean and organised. I don't abuse tools, rarely do i leave tools dirty or out of their places overnight. If i do, it's because i've left late and will be carrying on the job first thing in the morning. If everything's organised, i know where it is. I look after my tools and they look after me. I've always stuck to that and its always held true.

I have customers/friends/colleagues comment on how clean and tidy everything is, and how i must take great pride and care in my tools. They're right. I've had customers tell me that when they returned to collect their car and they saw me cleaning each tool and putting it back in its place, they knew their car would be treated the same way. If i break something intentionally, it's out of pure neccessity. It is rare, but sometimes unavoidable. (although i'm struggling to find an example)

If i took my car to a workshop to have something done, and the tech had a battered unclean box and all his tools looked abused, my car would be out that place so fast the draft would knock him over.

Agree!

I always clean my tools and put them away between projects and at the end of the day. It's a personal pride thing. Plus it let's me know if anything is missing. Ex. an 8mm socket fell under the lift. I wouldn't have know it was missing until I needed it again then wouldn't have known how long it was missing.

As for the Boxes;
I wipe them down at least once a week, along with the tire changer, the benches, the lifts the cabinets, etc. etc. with a mild dilution of Simple Green.
The floors get mopped every 2-3 days, except for spills etc. that get mopped immediately. I work hard to present a clean, professional, shop for my customers. As I feel it is an indication of the quality of our work. My Girl's Step Father also owns his own Shop. It's a disaster and that is how he is perceived. That simply doesn't work for me!

 

[toolfreak]

I work with a guy who never puts his tools away and can never find his tools. He is the same way with parts that he takes off, when I work with him I usually end up ordering lots of new stuff that didn't need replaced to begin with but he can't find them so I just order new instead of looking for them all day.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

I am the #1 custimer satisfaction pontiac gmc tech in the country for 2006
I take care of customers cars -insanely
I just like making fun of noobs

 

[Elroy]

I am the #1 custimer satisfaction pontiac gmc tech in the country for 2006

No **** ? Elroy would venture to say that is not an easy task to accomplish.

Were you actually recognized for this feat with a worthless piece of paper? Please be advised that if in fact a national award was received from GM that you have in deed excelled in your craft. Most excellent.

 

[Elroy]

Oh, and please continue with the waxing as well ! That shows pride.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

not an award , just the highest tech csi in the highest csi dealer
doesn't much matter now , after being empty for 3 months a new owner is coming in

 

[russlaferrera]

No **** ? Elroy would venture to say that is not an easy task to accomplish.

Were you actually recognized for this feat with a worthless piece of paper? Please be advised that if in fact a national award was received from GM that you have in deed excelled in your craft. Most excellent.

Elroy, since the sale of Budweiser you been acting more like Darth Vader. The sale must have really bummed you out.